Health and Wellness
9 hours ago
Bellingham lifts total burn ban
Backyard bonfires are allowed once more inside the city. The city is still reminding people to exercise caution when setting fires.
1 day ago
State approves 22% average rate increase for individual health insurance in 2027
The rate hike affects nearly 250,000 Washingtonians who don't receive coverage through their employer.
1 week ago
Program for disabled children’s families seeking additional funding after budget cut
In Whatcom County, Parent to Parent assisted nearly 1,800 parents and caregivers and relies on 100 trained volunteers.
1 week ago
Three people in Whatcom County sickened in salmonella outbreak
Health officials say the illnesses are all linked to Evergreen Fresh Broccoli Sprouts, a company based in Idaho.
1 week ago
Tips to prepare for, survive, recover from disaster | Contributed
September is Emergency Preparedness Month.
1 week ago
Pet food recall impacting products for cats, dogs
A regional pet food producer issued the recall late last week.
1 week ago
Skagit County updates burn ban
A statewide burn ban on yard debris remains in effect through the month.
2 weeks ago
Breathing easy inside your home this September and all year long | Sponsored
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Has the smell of smoke on the air been bugging you? Do you struggle with…
2 weeks ago
Divorcing fact from fiction in grain-free pet food | Sponsored
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Wellness is at the forefront of social media posts, pushing healthy hacks for diet and…
2 weeks ago
Wildfire smoke, burn bans, school openings and more | Sponsored
As the calendar changes to September, here is a look at a variety of air quality topics.
2 weeks ago
Voluntary recall issued for rice sold at some WA grocery stores
Over 27,000 bags of rice are impacted by the nationwide recall.
2 weeks ago
Washington to receive up to $339 million in Meta settlement
It ended a nationwide lawsuit accusing the company of knowingly failing to protect children on Facebook and Instagram.
2 weeks ago
Major changes coming to Washington’s Apple Health coverage
New federal requirements could cause hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians to lose access, starting with certain noncitizens this fall.
2 weeks ago
Blaine School District joins nationwide lawsuit against Meta, other social media platforms
Blaine joins Bellingham Public Schools among hundreds of other school districts around the country.
3 weeks ago
Air quality decreasing in Whatcom, Skagit counties
Wildfire smoke from eastern and central Washington is moving into our region.
3 weeks ago
Biotoxin advisory issued for Toad Lake
While not fatal, the algae can cause liver issues in humans and animals.
3 weeks ago
Air quality rapidly declines in Whatcom County
Smoke is likely coming from ongoing wildfires in BC.
3 weeks ago
Outshine fruit popsicles recalled over glass contamination concerns
The company says no injuries or illnesses have been reported.
3 weeks ago
Containment efforts on Border 2 Fire see significant progress
Whatcom County's largest wildfire is now 43% contained as of Thursday.
3 weeks ago
Air pollution upgrades approved for Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant
Design and preconstruction of the equipment is expected to continue into 2027, with construction beginning later that year and taking place over the following 3 1/2 years.
